Our New England Ancestors And Their Descendants, 1620-1900: Historical, Genealogical, Biographical (1900) - Paperback

by Henry Whittemore (Editor)

""Our New England Ancestors And Their Descendants, 1620-1900"" is a historical, genealogical, and biographical book written by Henry Whittemore and published in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives and achievements of the early settlers of New England and their descendants up until the turn of the 20th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular family or group of families who played a significant role in the history of New England. The author has used a variety of sources, including church records, town records, and family documents, to compile detailed genealogies and biographies of the individuals and families discussed in the book.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the early settlements of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, the founding of Harvard University, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. It also includes information on notable figures such as John Winthrop, John Adams, and Ralph Waldo Emerson.Overall, ""Our New England Ancestors And Their Descendants, 1620-1900"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and genealogy of New England. It provides a fascinating insight into the lives and achievements of the early settlers and their descendants and is a must-read for anyone with roots in this region of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.